8/24 Flashcards
1
Q
turnout
A
rotation of the leg from the hips, as the feet turn outward while the heels stay closely together
2
Q
en bas
A
down
3
Q
en avant
A
forward
4
Q
en haut
A
top/up
5
Q
a la seconde
A
to the side
6
Q
demi seconde
A
7
Q
demi plié
A
half bend & heels. on the ground
8
Q
grand plié
A
full bend
9
Q
plié
A
to bend
10
Q
tendu
A
to stretch
11
Q
dégagé
A
to disengage
12
Q
en croix
A
in the shape of a cross
13
Q
relevé
A
to rise
14
Q
elevé
A
to rise/elevate
15
Q
coupé
A
pointing the foot and placing it either in front or behind or behind the ankle
